---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-029853"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "COO"
cik: "0000711404"
company_name: "COOPER COMPANIES, INC."
filed_at: "2026-05-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:08:51.711682+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CooperCompanies appoints Paul Keel to Board of Directors effective July 1, 2026

## Summary
- Board size increased from 9 to 10 directors; Keel fills new director seat.
- Keel is President and CEO of Envista Holdings (NYSE: NVST) since 2024.
- Previously CEO of Smiths Group plc and 16-year 3M veteran including Group President of Consumer Business.
- Keel appointed to Audit Committee effective July 1, 2026.
- Compensation consistent with other non-employee directors as disclosed in February 2026 proxy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-029853
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: COO
- cik: 0000711404
- company_name: COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-05-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/711404/000162828026029853/0001628280-26-029853-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/711404/000162828026029853/coo-20260504.htm

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- JSON: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001628280-26-029853.json
- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001628280-26-029853.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Paul Keel was appointed as Director at COOPER COMPANIES, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: approved the appointment of Paul Keel to fill the new director position, effective as of July 1, 2026
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/711404/000162828026029853/0001628280-26-029853-index.htm

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